Holiday parties—complete with caterers and themed activities—are a fun way to boost morale and encourage positive professional relationships in an office. However, due to COVID-19, planning these celebrations is more challenging. While you don’t have to eliminate the festivities, you should incorporate the suggestions below to keep your employees healthy and safe.

How Can You Have an Appropriate Holiday Party This Year?

1. Host Socially Distant Activities

While you may think it is challenging to have games, you can schedule many activities without employees gathering around each other. For example, play a holiday-themed trivia game that everyone can participate in while sitting at their desks.

Alternatively, set up an area in the office for a miniature talent show and space chairs six feet apart for the audience. Some activities could even encourage safety, such as having a competition to decide who has the best holiday-themed mask.

2. Provide Gifts 

The season is about generosity, and COVID-19 doesn’t change that. Arrange baskets with items that the employees might appreciate, such as cookies, candy, gift cards, and hand sanitizer. Then, arrange a cookie or white elephant gift exchange so that all of your employees can give something to each other. 

On top of this, consider asking everyone to wrap a few gifts that you can deliver to charity groups for people in need. You can even turn this into another opportunity to have a game in which you vote on the best wrapping job.

3. Get Personalized Catering

While you may have had an office potluck in the past so that everyone can enjoy a delicious meal, this may not be possible. However, ordering food from a caterer that offers contactless delivery and individual boxed lunches is an excellent alternative. They will meet the dietary restrictions of your employees, while providing a delicious meal that you can distribute safely.

4. Go Outdoors

If the weather permits, considering going outside so that you can spread out and stay socially distant. Lay out blankets or chairs 6 feet apart around a firepit to keep everyone warm and roast marshmallows or other treats. If possible, plug in space heaters in outdoor outlets, too. Then, bring a table outside so that you can place the catering and treats on it for your employees.

When you need dedicated and talented caterers that prioritize safety for your holiday party, contact Corporate Caterers in Dublin, OH. They serve businesses throughout Columbus and Worthington, featuring a diverse menu that includes delicious entrees, sides, salads, chips, and desserts. They package each meal in an individual box and will deliver your order without contact. Call (614) 336-3222 to schedule a delivery. Visit the website to view their full menu.